The workshops will be focused on Total Nitrogen Applied reporting. Growers and technical assistance providers with Tier 2 and Tier 3 ranches growing high risk crops who are new to the requirement are encouraged to attend. Growers and technical assistance providers who have previous experience with the requirement and growers with lower tier or low risk crops are also welcome to attend. Remember that the Total Nitrogen Applied reporting requirement only applies to Tier 2 and Tier 3 ranches growing high risk crops. The list of high risk crops is: beet, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, celery, Chinese cabbage (Napa), collard, endive, kale, leek, lettuce (leaf and head), mustard, onion (dry and green), spinach, strawberry, pepper (fruiting), and parsley. If you grow any of the above crops on a Tier 2 or Tier 3 ranch during 2017, then you are required to submit a Total Nitrogen Applied report for all crops grown on that ranch by March 1, 2018.

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AWQA Calendar Updates

Bimonthly calendar of agriculture related events on the Central Coast are sent out via email. To join the mailing list and receive event notifications, send me an email request to pam.krone-davis@noaa.gov with the heading Add Me To Receive the AWQA Events Calendar.

Biodiversity in National Organic Progam (NOP)

Biodiversity conservation is fundamental to organic farming and required by the NOP. Farmers, ranchers, wild crop harvesters, and handlers must maintain or improve their soil, water, wetlands, woodlands, and wildlife: https://www.ams.usda.gov/sites/default/files/media/NOP%205020%20Biodiversity%20Guidance%20Rev01%20%28Final%29.pdf

Upcoming Events

Recent research has identified populations of powdery mildew that are resistant to FRAC 11 fungicides (strobilurins), FRAC 3 (DMIs), or both. A collaboration of researchers and extentionists are working to develop novel diagnostic tools and[...]

Organic growers rely on the many services biodiversity provides, but knowing where to find accessible information can be challenging. This webinar will provide an overview of three tools to help you identify and manage wildlife,[...]

In this course you will learn the key grazing planning principles and practices for improving land health and productivity. You will learn the steps to this simple approach to grazing planning so that you can[...]

Version 3 of EPA’s Watershed Management Optimization Support Tool (WMOST) will be released in early 2018 (https://www.epa.gov/exposure-assessment-models/wmost). WMOST is designed to facilitate integrated water management among communities, utilities, watershed organizations, consultants, and others. WMOST identifies[...]